Page 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS; CRT Models; INTROdUCTION; CONTENTS; REGISTRATION; ONE YEAR lImITEd WARRANTY; WARRANTY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 800-345-6007 INTROdUCTION ThANk YOU . . . for purchasing an Earthquake® forward rotating rear-tine rototiller from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this rear-tine rototiller meets high standards for usability and durability. With...
Page 3 - OWNER’S RESPONSIBIlITY; SPECIAl mESSAGES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 3 800-345-6007 SAFETY OWNER’S RESPONSIBIlITY Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s responsibility.• Read and follow all safety instructions.• carefully follow all assembly instructions.• Maintain the ...
Page 4 - ImPORTANT; OPERATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 4 800-345-6007 ImPORTANT ThE RIGhT ANd lEFT SIdES OF YOUR ROTOTIllER ARE dETER- mINEd FROm ThE OPERATING POSI- TION AS YOU FACE ThE dIRECTION OF FORWARd TRAvEl.ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROm FACTORY WIThOUT OIl. YOU mUST Add EN- GINE OIl BEFORE STA...
Page 5 - SAFETY dECAlS; PlACE FREE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 5 800-345-6007 Part No. lBl516AA WARNING INSTRUCTIONS hood decal Part No. lBl516C WARNING Belt Cover decal Part No. lBl516j TINES dANGER hood Flap decal SAFETY dECAlS This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you wi...
Page 6 - UNPACkING ANd ASSEmBlY; UNPACk TIllER; FIll ENGINE CRANkCASE; CAUTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 6 800-345-6007 UNPACkING ANd ASSEmBlY Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The fol-lowing instructions will help you unpack your tiller and assemble and adjust your tiller’s depth regulator lever, cable tension and ...
Page 7 - FEATURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 7 800-345-6007 FEATURES forward drive safety control lever detent pin forward & reverse cable recoil start serial number plate wheel lock pin (Model 5055, R5055H) or wheel lockout (Model 5155, 6065VE) belt guard reverse drive safety con...
Page 8 - dANGER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 8 800-345-6007 OPERATION PRE-START INSPECTION 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. 2. check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifications. 3. Inspect air cle...
Page 9 - IdlE SPEEd; ShUTTING dOWN; WARNING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 800-345-6007 IdlE SPEEd Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to “idle” will help extend the life of the motor, as well as conserve fuel an...
Page 10 - dRIvE SAFETY CONTROl lEvERS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 10 800-345-6007 dRIvE SAFETY CONTROl lEvERS FORWARd lEvEREngages wheels and tines into forward.Pulling the drive safety control lever labeled (FORWARD) toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the lever stops the wheels ...
Page 11 - hANdlEBAR hEIGhT AdjUSTmENT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 11 800-345-6007 WhEEl lOCk PINS (5055, R5055h) Place wheels in tilling position.1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub.2. Insert lock pin through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure pin to axle. 3. Firmly lock wheel a...
Page 12 - dEPTh REGUlATOR lEvER; BElT TENSION AdjUSTmENT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 1 800-345-6007 dEPTh REGUlATOR lEvER Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever.To adjust tilling depth.1. Remove detent pin.2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 3. Align ...
Page 13 - TIllING TIPS; CUlTIvATING TIPS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 13 800-345-6007 TIllING TIPS The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass.• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions. • When beginning to t...
Page 14 - mAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 14 800-345-6007 SERvICING ThE ROTOTIllER The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your rototiller unit.If you prefer, your local...
Page 15 - ChANGE FORWARd/REvERSE BElT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 15 800-345-6007 BElT REPlACEmENT PART #’S:727A (forward)730 (reverse) ChANGE FORWARd/REvERSE BElT 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.3. Remove belt guard. • remove the forward belt ...
Page 16 - ENGINE mAINTENANCE; ChECk OR FIll ENGINE CRANkCASE; ChECk TIllER TRANSmISSION GREASE; ChECk TIRE PRESSURE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 16 800-345-6007 ENGINE mAINTENANCE Refer to the engine manual included in your par ts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tas...
Page 17 - lUBRICATION; STORAGE; PREPARE FOR STORAGE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 17 800-345-6007 lUBRICATION Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts shown at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil. ClEAN TINE AxlE ShAFT 1. Turn off engine. Engine m...
Page 18 - TROUBlEShOOTING ANd REPAIR; TROUBlEShOOTING GUIdE; PROBlEm
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 18 800-345-6007 TROUBlEShOOTING ANd REPAIR TROUBlEShOOTING GUIdE While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to co...
Page 20 - CRT hANdlEBAR PARTS ExPlOSION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 0 800-345-6007 CRT hANdlEBAR PARTS ExPlOSION 53650(2) 53614 53613 53612 53620 53606(2) 53607(4) 503 53629 60G56 53630(2) 53624 2104(4) 48762(2) 53632 53631(2) 53679 90138(4) 90139(2) 53618(2)
Page 21 - CRT hANdlEBAR PARTS lIST; 065vE BATTERY BOx PARTS lIST
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 1 800-345-6007 CRT hANdlEBAR PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 2104 Nut Hex Two-Way 3/8-16 6 48762 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1” carriage 4 503 Bolt 5/16-24x1” HH GR5 1 53606 Nut-Nyloc, #10 2 53607 Nut-Jam, 5/16-24 4 53612 Link 11-5/8” long 1 53613 Lin...
Page 22 - CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS ExPlOSION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 800-345-6007 CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS ExPlOSION 53698, 536998931(2)8905F(2)1439(2)1103C(2)1103B(2)8932(2)1103A(2) 1710(2) 1500CRT2, 1500CRT3 53698 150715141515 4840653655 1516(3) 740804803504802 727A 730 509(2) 53581 1501(4) 691703941501(...
Page 23 - CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS lIST
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 3 800-345-6007 CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 1103 Lock Pin 5/16” x 1-3/4” 2 1103A Wheel Lockout Knob (5155, 6065VE) 2 1103B Butterfly Lockout (5155, 6065VE) 2 1103c Snap Ring 1/2” (5155, 6065VE) 2 1105 Spring clamp...
Page 24 - CRT mOTOR mOUNT PARTS ExPlOSION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 4 800-345-6007 CRT mOTOR mOUNT PARTS ExPlOSION 534131501(4)53623 810504(2)WF516743803731804741, 742 53616 60G56(5) WF38(2) 2104(2) 536481501(4)60G56(4) 53638536491423(4)WF516 (4)60501, 60365E,501H 21041408 WF38(2) 739 53682 48144B 53622 WF5...
Page 25 - CRT mOTOR mOUNT PARTS lIST
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 5 800-345-6007 CRT mOTOR mOUNT PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 1407 Forward Arm Spring 2 1408 Forward Pulley Idler 2 1416 clevis Pin 1 1418 cotter Pin 5/64” x 1/2” 1 1423 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 4 1501 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4” 9 2104 Nut 3/8-16 4 4...
Page 26 - CRT WhEEl & TIllER ShAFT PARTS ExPlOSION & PARTS lIST
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CRT Models Page 6 800-345-6007 CRT WhEEl & TIllER ShAFT PARTS ExPlOSION & PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 1500cRT2 Transmission complete, Lock Pin 1 1500cRT3 Transmission complete, Lockout 1 1506 Seal-Tiller Housing 4 1600Lc1 Main Drive Shaft, L...
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